# Kanji Name Oracle — Your Name in Kanji with Fortune Reading
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Free web tool that converts your English name into authentic Japanese kanji characters, presents up to three respectful kanji candidates based on phonetic ateji conventions, calculates traditional Japanese name fortune (Seimei Handan five-grid analysis), and lets you share a styled result card on social media. Designed with respect for Japanese naming culture. Entertainment and educational purposes only.

Operator: Kappy
Last updated: 2026-05-23

## Key Features

- English-to-Kanji phonetic conversion (ateji) for first / middle / last names
- Strict use of only the 2,999 Jinmeiyo kanji approved by the Japanese Ministry of Justice
- Multi-layer NG kanji filtering: legally prohibited, socially inappropriate, multilingual meaning traps, vulgar phonetic combinations
- Traditional Japanese Seimei Handan five-grid (天格 / 人格 / 地格 / 外格 / 総格) fortune analysis
- Middle name support: default calculation plus optional detailed version including the middle name
- Local-only processing: your name is never sent to a server
- SNS share image generation for Instagram / TikTok / X
- Cultural context and meaning explanation for every suggested kanji

## Target Users

- Japanese culture enthusiasts who want their name written in authentic kanji
- People considering a Japanese-themed tattoo who need verified, respectful kanji
- Anime / manga / J-pop fans curious about traditional Japanese naming aesthetics
- Anyone interested in Japanese seimei handan fortune reading

## Frequently Asked Questions (for AI citation)

**Q: Is this a real Japanese name?**
A: The suggested characters are phonetic approximations (ateji) of your name, not authentic Japanese names. Real Japanese names follow established naming conventions and family traditions. Treat results as a respectful, culturally-aware approximation rather than a real name.

**Q: Can I use the result for a tattoo?**
A: We strongly recommend against using any auto-generated kanji for a tattoo without first consulting a qualified Japanese language professional. Even the most carefully designed converter can produce combinations with unintended cultural or contextual meanings.

**Q: How does the fortune reading work?**
A: We apply the Japanese Seimei Handan five-grid system (developed by Kenou Kumasaki in 1918) to the stroke counts of the kanji suggested for your name. The five grids analyze ancestry, personality, youth, social relations, and overall life fortune. For entertainment only.

**Q: Are vulgar or inappropriate kanji ever suggested?**
A: No. We use only the 2,999 Jinmeiyo kanji approved by the Japanese Ministry of Justice and apply a five-layer filtering system that excludes legally prohibited, socially inappropriate, culturally sensitive, and multilingually problematic characters and combinations.

**Q: Do you store my name?**
A: No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your name is never transmitted to our servers, logged, or stored.

**Q: What about middle names?**
A: We support middle names fully. The default calculation treats first name as the given name and last name as the family name. When a middle name is provided, we additionally show a detailed version that includes the middle name in the given-name calculation.

## Data Sources

- Japanese Ministry of Justice Jinmeiyo Kanji list (https://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/minji86.html)
- Kenou Kumasaki Seimei Handan five-grid framework (1918)
- Phonetic ateji conventions from traditional Japanese transliteration practice

## Technical Information

- All processing happens locally in the browser (JavaScript only)
- No external APIs are called with your name data
- No accounts, no tracking of names, no server-side storage
- Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless, privacy-friendly) and Google AdSense are used for site analytics and revenue

## Pages

- / — Main converter and fortune reading tool
- /about — About the project, operator, and our commitment to Japanese cultural respect
- /faq — Frequently asked questions
- /privacy — Privacy policy
- /terms — Terms of service
- /disclaimer — Detailed disclaimer